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2012 Volkswagen Golf R Base 2dr HB

2012 Volkswagen Golf R
Trim Info:
All Wheel Drive, Hatchback, Compact Cars
19 (Est) mpg city / 27 (Est) mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications

Technical Data
Body Style:
Hatchback
Drivetrain:
All Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Compact Cars
Passenger Capacity:
5
Passenger Volume (ft³):
93.5
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
3325
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
19 (Est)
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
27 (Est)
Engine Type:
Turbocharged Gas I4
Displacement:
2.0L/121
Fuel System:
Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
256 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
243 @ 2400 - 5200
Trans Description Cont.:
Manual
Suspension Type - Front:
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear:
Multi-Link
Front Tire Size:
225/40R18
Rear Tire Size:
225/40R18
Spare Tire Size:
Compact
Front Wheel Size (in):
18 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Size (in):
18 x 7.5
Front Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
12.2 x 0.9
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
14.5
Wheelbase (in):
101.5
Length, Overall (in):
165.8
Advanced Technical Data
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (N/A):
22
Trans Type:
6
First Gear Ratio (:1):
3.36
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
2.09
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.47
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.09
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.10
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.91
Reverse Ratio (:1):
3.99
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
4.24/3.27
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year:
8.3
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
140
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
9.1
Spare Wheel Size (in):
Compact
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
15.6
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
3.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
35.8
Brake Type:
Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
13.6 x 1.2
Front Head Room (in):
51.2
Front Leg Room (in):
41.2
Front Shoulder Room (in):
54.7
Second Head Room (in):
41.7
Second Leg Room (in):
35.5
Second Shoulder Room (in):
52.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
70.0
Height, Overall (in):
57.5
Track Width, Front (in):
60.4
Track Width, Rear (in):
59.7
Min Ground Clearance (in):
5.0
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³):
14.8
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³):
46.0


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